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Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,815

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $7,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,356

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $6,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $23,065
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $21,797
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Cargo net 55 55  
Remote start 469    
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Satellite radio     325
Sunroof     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Cargo net 36 36  
Remote start 351    
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Satellite radio     270
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 1,004 535 1,125
Options (change) 699 348 934
Destination 795 795 625
Total Price $32,194 $41,325 $24,815
Total Invoice $30,095 $38,893 $23,356

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,454
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,005
Model Year201620162006
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4201hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/50-17
Total Price$32,194$41,325$24,815
Adjustments for Features-2,925-5,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,269$36,015$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,746$0
Total Invoice$30,095$38,893$23,356
Adjustments for Features-2,734-4,9980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,361$33,895$23,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,534$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201620162006
ModelWRXWRXMalibu
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,850$7,235$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$5,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,734-4,9980

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162006
ModelWRXMalibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in188.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height58.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,298 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.4 ft3

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